Ivan Ivicek
Captain
*Ivan & Matea are the confirmed crew for the 2026/2027 season!* Working together as a team for 3+ Years “We are a hardworking Captain & Chef team who genuinely love sailing. That's the reason we chose this profession. Our goal is to help every guest fall in love with sailing the same way we have, while making them feel safe, relaxed, and completely stress-free throughout their charter. Having worked together for more than three years, we have developed a seamless way of working as a team. We are reliable, easy to work with, and take great pride in caring for every yacht as if it were our own.”
Born and raised in Croatia, Ivan’s connection to the sea began at an early age. His father introduced him to sailing on the family’s small sailboat, where he spent countless summers exploring the coastline. When they weren’t sailing, Ivan could often be found fishing alongside his grandfather on his small fishing boat, developing a lifelong appreciation for the ocean.
Years later, after spending a week sailing through the Croatian islands, Ivan rediscovered that passion and realized life on the water was exactly where he wanted to be. Following university, he immersed himself in competitive sailing, racing in regattas before turning his passion into a full-time career as a professional skipper.
For Ivan, sailing is much more than navigating from one destination to another, it’s about meeting people from all over the world, exploring incredible places, and creating experiences that guests will remember long after their vacation ends. Calm, approachable, and always happy to share his knowledge, he enjoys helping guests feel at home on board, whether they’re looking to learn the basics of sailing, discover beautiful anchorages, or simply relax and enjoy life at sea.
